Nature Glenelg Trust - Hutt Bay

Hutt Bay Wetland Reserve includes an extensive coastal wetland complemented by dry-land tea-tree woodland and coastal dune scrub that adjoins Hutt Bay. It is a little under 160 ha in size and since 2019 when it was generously donated by Rob and Deb Thompson, Nature Glenelg Trust have undertaken restoration works to reinstate the wetland and the surrounding vegetation. Since restoration began, the property has hosted Brolgas and a variety of other wetland birds, and mammal trapping during 2021 in the small area of remnant tea-tree heath captured swamp antechinus (Antechinus minimus maritimus). This planting day will continue the work of previous years, adding to the tea-tree woodland surrounding the wetland.

DIRECTIONS

Hutt Bay driveway is at the furthest west point of Hutt Bay Rd. Once registered, participants will receive an email with details about the event and a map to access the property.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please bring warm clothes and wet weather gear, food and water, gloves and any shovels and hand trowels you may have. Some equipment will be provided. Carpooling options will be available from NGTs Mt Gambier Office, but you are welcome to bring your own transport. Please register with Jess at jess.bourchier@ngt.org.au. Once registered finer details on meeting place will be provided closer to the event, including a map for those that need it.

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

Gloves,Tools and equipment for planting,Watering cans / buckets,Drinking water